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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.50, 714.17 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.50, 714.17 and 245.04 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.50 : 714.17 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.50/714.17 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.50x = 714.17 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.50x = 175,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,000.22/476.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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